Flood Warning issued November 5 at 12:41PM MST until November 5 at 11:00PM MST by NWS Phoenix AZ
- Level
- Severe (4/5) · CAP Severe
- Region
- North America
- Category
- Weather
- Source
- NWS / NOAA weather
* WHAT...Flooding caused by upstream dam releases continues.
* WHERE...Maricopa County in south central Arizona...
* WHEN...Until 1100 PM MST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of the Salt River below Granite Reef Dam is
occurring. Flooding of low water crossings across the Salt River
upstream of Tempe Town Lake, including McKellips Road, is
occurring.
* Additional Details...
- At 1241 PM MST, Latest update from dam operators, around 2:45 AM
MST this morning, reported 2600 cfs was being released from
Granite Reef Dam. Flooding due to a dam floodgate release will
continue.
- Flooding is occurring along the Salt River.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Salt River between Granite Reef Dam and Tempe Town Lake.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.
Flooding is occurring. It is important to know where you are relative
to streams, rivers, or creeks which can become killers in heavy
rains. Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks.
- This month
- 2122nd Weather alert at severity 4+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather